Favia Cafe & Sweets Shop

I was in Chicago to visit some friends and this little corner cafe was one of the highlights of my trip.  The inside is cozy and relaxing, the staff is friendly and everything is made fresh.  The sweets display has an array of fantastic treats.  The pastry prices are extremely reasonable.  We talked to the guys behind the counter and found out that they bake everything just downstairs.  During our meal, we could see them cutting caramels and freshly baked bread.  The coffee is a delicious and flavorful dark roast that paired perfectly with their raspberry white chocolate scone.  One of my friends ordered a grilled cheese - it came out piping hot and was fantastic.

This place is a real gem.  If you're in the neighborhood, drop by - you won't be disappointed.

They're good in my book. Decent sandwiches, coffee's good, the atmosphere is very welcoming, and you get a nice patio to sit and catch a breeze on.

I'd recommend to anyone who likes to sit and be waited on, enjoy a good breakfast or lunch snack and do some work as well. It's a very versatile place. Enjoy, Morgan Parkers!

Ellie's continues to be a friendly neighborhood spot for all ages and persuasions. Read a book, munch on lunch, meet your neighbors. And now they have ice cream and root beer floats as well as good tasting and nutritious soups and sandwiches. Today they made me a mango sherbet decked out with fresh fruit! For summer, they're open til 9 p.m. Thurs., Fri. and Sat.  Live music by folks in the neighborhood--jazz, blues, spoken word. Outdoor seating with umbrella tables too.